It took me years to find a chocolate cake that was this reliable and just eight ingredients in, I knew I had a winner: simple chocolate cake recipe. It’s a deep, rich, melt in your mouth dessert that comes together quickly and never disappoints. Whether I’m baking for birthdays, Sunday dinner, or pure chocolate craving relief, this one is the go to.
“This cake is so rich and soft, you’d swear it took hours but it comes together in one bowl!” – @ChocoCraverBakes
Why I Always Choose This Chocolate Cake
This cake delivers every single time. The texture is soft but holds together well for slicing. The cocoa and chopped chocolate give it deep flavor, and the frosting? Like a truffle on top. If you’ve struggled with dry or dense chocolate cakes before, trust me this one will change your mind.
- No mixer required: One bowl, one whisk, perfect results
- Deep flavor: Cocoa + real chocolate for richness
- Versatile: Works as layer cake, cupcakes, or sheet cake
- Beginner proof: Easy steps, forgiving batter
This recipe is my chocolate version of eggless vanilla cake or vanilla sponge cake a must have in your back pocket.
Ingredients for the Cake
- 2 cups granulated sugar (400 g)
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour (245 g)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (75 g)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup warm water or coffee (240 ml)
- 1 cup milk (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup oil (vegetable, corn, or canola – 120 ml)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting Ingredients
- 6 oz chopped semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate (180 g)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp (226 g)
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (230 g)
Step by Step: How I Make the Perfect Chocolate Cake
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